Start Small
Start off by preparing a small area the size of your HL251 miniplot which is two 3.5m x 1.2m beds with 0.6m paths.
Please click Read More for time slots. I have allocated 4 per person. There are still some gaps which someone could use (Anne?). You are not expected to visit for 12 hours per week!
Coronavirus: John will do any jobs in the polytunnel as mentioned in my recent email, but please read for reference. You now have time slots to do the planting and weeding on plot 251.
Pricking out lettuce and cabbage seedlings
The only urgent task is to plant your radish seedlings. A single row will accommodate a dozen 'plugs' or modules. I would move aside the inch or so of surface muck in the narrow row and plant in the soil below; the muck will level out of its own accord. Cover with fleece when planted. Have a look at the ones already planted on plot 3.
We had our second lesson this morning, 15th March. The aim was to show a variety of indoor seed sowing techniques using guttering, modules, root trainers, seed trays, pots and soil blocks.
We had planned to transplant our radish seedlings but it was too wet. The sooner they go in the better.
Coronavirus has caused us to rethink how we present the course to enable course members to complete their tasks at a time to suit themselves if they are unable to attend the Sunday morning lessons. We are using photos and videos to show how to do the tasks.
For this week we have sown for students who were not able to attend.
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